He laughed awkwardly. “Yeah… sorry about that.”
I looked between them.
Of course.
It didn’t take long.
Didn’t take much.
That charm followed her everywhere, and men like Wyatt ain’t built to ignore it.
“Enough,” I said, cutting it clean. “Here’s what we gonna do. You and me push the haul into the shed. I’ll wait the storm out with Aurora, and you take Spades back to the office.”
Aurora shifted on the horse. “Shouldn’t I go with him?”
I didn’t hesitate. “I’m not letting you out of my sight!”
They both flinched.
Damn.
I didn’t even mean to get loud. I’m just so fucking annoyed.
“Besides,” I added in a lower tone, “Spades won’t be as fast with two people weighing him down.”
Wyatt shook his head immediately. “Marlon… that horse hates me.”
“You’ll be fine,” I said. “Just don’t look him in the eyes.”
He stared at me like I wasn’t serious. But I didn’t care. My word was final.
“Help me push.”
We moved to the back of the ATV, both of us putting our weight into it. The mud worked against us, slowing every step but we managed. The crates shifted as we loaded them into the shed, one by one.
Aurora stayed on Spades, watching. And Wyatt kept glancing over at her when he thought I wasn’t looking.
Not happening.
The sky above us darkened fast. Wind picked up through the rows, carrying the smell of rain before it even hit.
“Soon as that storm clears, come back for us,” I said, securing the last crate.
“Got it,” Wyatt said. “Be safe.”
I gave a short nod and helped Rory get off the horse so that Wyatt could mount in her place.
He climbed up, hesitant, already bracing himself as Spades shifted under him. I watched just long enough to make sure he got moving.
Then I turned.
“Aurora,” I said, nodding toward the shed. “Let’s go.”
The first drops hit the ground as we moved.
By the time we reached the door, the rain was coming down harder. I let her step inside first then followed, shutting the door behind us.
“Amazing tour, Marley.”
